Hot water tank running out Home › Forums › Public Forums › General Plumbing › Hot water tank running out This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 23 years, 7 months ago by bungie. Viewing 1 reply thread Author Posts 22 Sep 2000 at 6:40 am #273554 MasterPlumbersKeymaster I have an electric hot water tank, and have installed new elements, and am STILL running out of hot water. Any ideas what else it could be?? Missing my LONNNNNG Hot baths!! Thanks 22 Sep 2000 at 10:16 am #288010 bungieParticipant two possibilities One is the thermostat the other is you have a heat transfer style of hot water system, these type you need to top up every couple of months. bzzzzzz three possible causes three, your unit is being drained before you get to it. kids showering, dishwasher, washing machine Author Posts Viewing 1 reply thread You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In